INTRODUCTION
The Department of Computer Science and Informatics specialises in the training of students who want to apply their knowledge of technology in scientific environments (Computer Science) or in the corporate world (Informatics). The department delivers highly-trained individuals with technical skills in programming, system design and analysis, as well as database and network management. The department is dedicated to producing top-quality graduates, equipped for a professional career in national and international companies.
Undergraduate Learning Programmes
The Department of Computer Science and Informatics offers two undergraduate qualifications with several learning programmes:
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - BCIS
Learning Programme: Computer Information Systems (BC430156)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - BSc(IT)
Learning programme 1: Computer Science and Mathematics (BC432238)
Learning programme 2: Computer Science and Mathematical Statistics (BC432237)
Learning programme 3: Computer Science and Chemistry (BC432221)
Learning programme 4: Computer Science and Physics (BC432240)
Learning programme 5: Computer Science for Business and Management (BC432255)
PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BCIS)
Programme code | BC430156 |
Discipline | Computer Information Systems (BCIS) |
Specialists in Computer Information Systems design, build, and implement software solutions that are the driving force in every business, non-profit organisation and government department. They analyse existing systems and discover new ways to optimise performance. This programme focuses on practical applications of technology to support organisations while adding value to their services.
Some of the technical Computer Science modules found in the B.Sc. streams are not included in this programme. Instead, it covers topics that are specifically tailored for the corporate world, for example analysis and modelling of workflow in an organisation, the use of tools to develop customised software, integration of infrastructure, ethical procedures, etc. In addition, modules from the Faculty of Economical and Management Sciences, such as Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Industrial Psychology, and Labour Relations Management, are taken.
PROGRAMMES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (BSc(IT))
Programme code | BC432238 | BC432237 | BC432221 | BC432240 | BC432255 |
Discipline 1 | Computer Science (CSIS) | Computer Science (CSIS) | Computer Science (CSIS) | Computer Science (CSIS) | Computer Science (CSIS) |
Discipline 2 | Mathematics (MATM) | Mathematical Statistics (STSM) | Chemistry (CHEM) | Physics (PHYS) | Business and Management (B&M) |
Computer Science with Mathematics (BC432238)
This learning programme is recommended for students who wish to develop a sound mathematical base for their career as computer scientist, mathematical analyst, financial mathematician, lecturer or teacher. The combination of Computer Science with Mathematics will enable a graduate to do modelling of real world objects and scenarios and simulate potentially dangerous or expensive environments before implementation.
Computer Science with Mathematical Statistics (BC432237)
This programme is specifically tailored to train students to apply their computing knowledge to analyse data and arrive at conclusions that would empower an organization in its decision-making process. A sound knowledge of statistical concepts is highly recommended for a career in Computer Science.
Computer Science with Chemistry (BC432221)
This programme prepares students for a career in research laboratories and teaching at schools or universities. Students will be well-equipped for careers in the food and mining industries or engineering firms concerned with chemical activities. Careers pertaining to natural products, structural elucidations, polymer- and/or new material development, catalysis, speed of reactions, analytical chemistry and electrochemical energy transformations may also be considered.
Computer Science with Physics (BC432240)
This programme is well-suited to students who want to follow careers in the manufacturing industries or engineering firms that are concerned with mechanical, civil, telecommunication and/or electronic and electrical activities. Careers in design, energy production, advanced instrumentation development, research laboratories, modelling and teaching are possible.
Computer Science in Business and Management (BC432255)
The science and commercial sectors often overlap. This learning programme provides students with the opportunity to learn and to experience the best of both worlds as it prepares them for careers in the public and private sectors. The Computer Science content is exactly the same as for the above-mentioned streams, but it is combined with modules such as Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Psychology, and Labour Relations Management.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
LEARNING PROGRAMME IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Computer Information Systems (BC430156) |
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem 2 |
UFS101 * EALN1508 or AGAN1508 | | | | |
CSIL1511 BCIS1513 CSIS1614 EBCS1514 EBUS1514 EHRM1514 | CSIL1521 BCIS1623 CSIS1624 EBCS1524 EIOP1524 Electives: CSIS1683 | BCIS2614 CSIS2634 EBUS1614 | BCIS2624 CSIS2624 EBUS1624 ELRM2624 ENOV2624 Electives: CSIS2642 | BCIS3714 CSIS3714 EBUS2714 EBUS2715 | CSIS3724 CSIS3744 ESBM2724 EBMA3725 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Year | CS and Mathematics (BC432238) | CS and Mathematical Statistics (BC432237) | CS and Chemistry (BC432221) | CS and Physics (BC432240) | CS in Business and Management(BC432255) |
Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 1 | Sem2 |
1 | UFS101 * EALN1508 or AGAN1508 | UFS101 * EALN1508 or AGAN1508 | UFS101 * EALN1508 or AGAN1508 | UFS101 * EALN1508 or AGAN1508 | UFS101 * EALN1508 or AGAN1508 |
CSIL1511 CSIS1614 CSIS1553 MATM1614 One of: CHEM1513+ CHEM1551 PHYS1514 PHYS1534 Electives: BCIS1513 | CSIL1521 CSIS1624 CSIS1664 MATM1624 One of: CHEM1623+ CHEM1661 CHEM1643+ CHEM1661 PHYS1624 PHYS1644 Electives: CSIS1683 | CSIL1511 CSIS1614 CSIS1553 STSM1614 MATM1614 Electives: BCIS1513 | CSIL1521 CSIS1624 CSIS1664 STSM1624 MATM1624 Electives: CSIS1683 | CSIL1511 CSIS1614 CSIS1553 CHEM1513+ CHEM1551 One of: MATM1614 MATM1534 Electives: BCIS1513 | CSIL1521 CSIS1624 CSIS1664 CHEM1623+ CHEM1661 One of: MATM1624 MATM1544 Electives: CSIS1683 | CSIL1511 CSIS1614 CSIS1553 PHYS1514 One of: MATM1614 MATM1534 Electives: BCIS1513 | CSIL1521 CSIS1624 CSIS1664 PHYS1624 One of: MATM1624 MATM1544 Electives: CSIS1683 | CSIL1511 CSIS1614 CSIS1553 BCIS1513 Two of: EBCS1514 EBUS1514 EHRM1514 MATM1534 | CSIL1521 CSIS1624 CSIS1664 Two of: BCIS1623 EBCS1524 EACC1624 EIOP1524 MATM1544 Electives: CSIS1683 |
2 | CSIS2614 CSIS2634 MATM2614 MATM2654 Electives: MATA2634 | CSIS2624 CSIS2664 MATM2664 One of: MATM2624 MATA2644 Electives: CSIS2642 | CSIS2614 CSIS2634 STSM2616 Electives: MATM2614 MATA2634 MATM2654 | CSIS2624 CSIS2664 STSM2626 Electives: MATA2644 MATM2664 CSIS2642 | CSIS2614 CSIS2634 CHEM2613+ CHEM2611 CHEM2633+ CHEM2631 Electives: MATA2634 MATM2654 | CSIS2624 CSIS2664 CHEM2623+ CHEM2621 CHEM2643+ CHEM2641 Electives: MATA2644 CSIS2642 | CSIS2614 CSIS2634 PHYS2614 PHYS2632 Electives: MATM2614 MATA2634 MATM2654 | CSIS2624 CSIS2664 PHYS2624 PHYS2642 Electives: MATA2644 CSIS2642 | CSIS2614 CSIS2634 Two of: BCIS2614 EBUS1614 EECF1614 STSA2616 | CSIS2624 CSIS2664 Two of: BCIS2624 EBUS1624 EECF1624 EBMA2624 STSA2626 Electives: CSIS2642 |
3 | CSIS3714 CSIS3734 MATA3774 One of: MATM3714 MATM3734 | CSIS3724 CSIS3744 MATM3724 One of: MATM3744 MATA3784 | CSIS3714 CSIS3734 STSM3714 STSM3734 | CSIS3724 CSIS3744 STSM3724 STSM3744 | CSIS3714 CSIS3734 CHEM3713+ CHEM3711 CHEM3733+ CHEM3731 | CSIS3724 CSIS3744 CHEM3723+ CHEM3721 CHEM3743+ CHEM3741 | CSIS3714 CSIS3734 PHYS3714 PHYS3732 PHYS3752 | CSIS3724 CSIS3744 PHYS3724 PHYS3742 PHYS3762 | CSIS3714 CSIS3734 Two of: EBUS2714 ETRM3714 STSA3716 STSA3732 | CSIS3724 CSIS3744 Two of: ESBM2724 EBMA3725 STSA3726 STSA3742 |